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14                                             Everyday Conversational Expressions                           Well-being, Health, Medicine p.6

 

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* 14 Well-being, Health, Medicine (p.6 of 6)

 

14.29   When you offer care to a sick person

 

Do you want to lie down?   Listen   <“You don’t look too good. Do you want to lie down?”>

Would you like to lie down?   Listen   <“You look tired. Would you like to lie down?”>

Do you want an aspirin?   Listen   < “You are pale. Do you want an aspirin?”>

Would you like some aspirin?   Listen   <“Do you have a headache? Would you like some aspirin?”>

Do you want a glass of water?   Listen   <“You are coughing. Do you want a glass of water?”>

Would you like a glass of water?   Listen   <“You look a little nervous. Would you like a glass of water?”>

Can I get you anything?   Listen   <“Stay in bed. You need some rest. Can I get you anything?”>

Should I call a doctor?   Listen   <“You look dreadful. How are you feeling? Should I call a doctor?”>

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14.30   When you visit a hospital patient

 

I got here as soon as I could.   Listen   <“I’m so sorry to see you in the hospital. I got here as soon as I could.”>

I came as soon as I heard.   Listen   <“I’m so sorry about the accident. I came as soon as I heard.”>

You look good.   Listen   <“Your appetite is back. I hope you feel better. You look good.”>

You're looking well.   Listen   <“You’re looking well. Under normal circumstances you would go home in a couple of weeks.”>

Your color is good.   Listen   <“The treatment is helping you. Your color is good.”>

Get well soon.   Listen   <“Eat more. Do your exercises. Get well soon.”>

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14.31   When you ask questions to a hospital patient

 

How are you feeling?   Listen   <“I am sure you receive all the necessary treatment. How are you feeling?”>

How are you feeling today?   Listen   <“Do you eat all the food they give you? How are you feeling today?”>

Are you doing better today?   Listen   <“Did you do your exercises? Are you doing better today?”>

Do you need anything?   Listen   <“Do you like your food here? Do you need anything?”>

Is there anything you need?   Listen   <“Do you want me to bring you something from home? Is there anything you need?”>

Is there anything I can do?   Listen   <“Do you have any special request? Is there anything I can do?”>

Have they figured out what's wrong with you?   Listen   <“Are they running tests on you? Are they taking samples from you? Have they figured out what is wrong with you?”>

What's the prognosis?   Listen   <“What does your doctor tell you? What’s the prognosis?”>

How long will you be here?   Listen   <“Now they have the diagnosis. How long will you be here?”>

When are you going home?   Listen   <“You are doing much better now. When are you going home?”>

When are you being released?   Listen   <“You have gotten back on your feet. When are you being released?”>

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14.32   When you recover from a disease

 

I'm improving.   Listen   < – “Well, take care of yourself. I hope to see you fully recovered one day.”>

I’m better now.   Listen   < – “Take it easy. You’re not out of the woods yet.”>

I’m better than I was.   Listen   <“I’m sorry you’re sick.” – “Don’t worry. I’m better than I was.”>

I’m feeling better.   Listen   <“I’m sorry you’re ill.” – “The worst is over. I’m feeling better.”>

I’m getting better.   Listen   < – “I hope so. One day you will walk without your crutches.”>

I’m getting over it.   Listen   <“I’m getting over it. I’ll get better soon.”>

I’m getting back on my feet.   Listen   < – “Don’t overexert yourself.”>

I’m getting back to normal.   Listen   < – “You will have to work much less now.”>

I’m on the road to recovery.   Listen   < – “I’m glad you’re feeling better.”>

I’m out of the woods.   Listen   A “The worst is over for me.”   < – “You still have a long way to go.”>

I’m bouncing back.   Listen   A “I am returning to my usual condition.”   < – “I hope you will have a full recovery.”>

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14.33   When you visit a recovering patient

 

Take it easy.   Listen   A “Be gentle on yourself.”   <“You need to rest now. Take it easy.”>

Don’t overexert yourself.   Listen   <“After surgery you need to be very careful. Don’t overexert yourself.”>

Take care of yourself.   Listen   A “Take good care of your health.”   <“I’ll see you in a week. You have enough food and medicine. Take care of yourself.”>

Don’t work too hard.   Listen   <“You are still recovering. Don’t work too hard.”>

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14.34   When your recovery takes time

 

Disease took a toll on me.   Listen   A “Disease caused harm to me.”   <“I don’t feel completely OK yet. My disease took a toll on me.”>

I’m still under a doctor's care.   Listen   < – “Your doctor is excellent. Follow his instructions.”>

I’m still seeing a doctor.   Listen   < – “Sure, you need it. When is your next appointment?”>

I’m still seeing a therapist.   Listen   < – “What kind of treatment do you receive?”>

I’m in therapy.   Listen   < – “Complete the course and ask the doctor to run your tests again.”>

I still have to go back to the doctor for a follow-up.   Listen   < – “I hope your ordeal will be over then.”>

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14.35   When you have completely recovered from a disease

 

I’m feeling OK.   Listen   < – “I am glad to hear that.”>

I’m doing OK.   Listen   < – “From now on, you will be on a strict diet. You don’t need another attack.”>

I’m feeling well.   Listen   < – “You heard the doctor. No alcohol and tobacco are allowed.”>

I’m well now.   Listen   < – “Exercise, medication and dieting will help you stay that way.”>

I’m completely over it.   Listen   < – “Medicine performs miracles these days.”>

I feel like a new person.   Listen   < – “Welcome back. We missed you here.”>

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